19/06/2025
【INFO】14th Annual Manga Kingdom Tottori International Comic Art Contest
Calling All Comic Creators! Submissions are now OPEN for the 14th Annual Manga Kingdom Tottori International Comic Art Contest! 
Deadline: Sunday, August 31st (Japan time)
Theme: “Promise”
Top prize: ¥500,000
Includes a special U-15 Youth Prize for young artists aged 15 and under! This global contest welcomes entries in any language—so […]
12/06/2025
【INFO】Steps for Reconstruction and Revitalisation in Fukushima Prefecture
In order to clearly communicate “Fukushima’s Revitalisation Today” to domestic and international audiences, the Prefecture has created “Steps for Reconstruction and Revitalisation in Fukushima Prefecture”, which summarises the progress and challenges since the Great East Japan Earthquake. The English version is now available on our website. This issue’s cover features photos related to the revitalisation […]
11/06/2025
【INFO】Kitakyushu International Manga Competition now accepting entries
The Kitakyushu Manga Museum is now accepting entries for its Four-Panel Manga Competition. Categories: Theme: Iron (applies to both divisions)Submission: Must be your own original, unpublished work. Entry Period:From 11:00 AM (Japan Standard Time) on Sunday 1 June 2025to 2:00 PM (Japan Standard Time) on Monday 1 September 2025. Announcement of Results:Winners will be announced […]
03/06/2025
【INFO】Establishing a Startup Company in Hiroshima, 12 June (Online)
Ever dreamed of starting your own business in Japan? Discover what it’s really like to launch a start-up in rural Japan at this free online event, hosted by the Hiroshima Prefectural Government. Thursday 12 June 20257:00–8:30pm JST (11:00am–12:30pm UK time)Location: Online | Free to attend This is your chance to hear directly from entrepreneurs who have made […]
02/06/2025
【INFO】Regional Growth in England and Japan – Birmingham University, 26 June
Enabling Regional Growth: Institutional and Fiscal Lessons from England and Japan Thu 26 Jun 2025 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM The Exchange, 3 Centenary Square, Birmingham B1 2DR Join us for the launch of a landmark comparative study exploring how Birmingham and Osaka – two second cities on opposite sides of the world – are tackling […]
02/05/2025
【NEW】Tokyo Metropolitan Government International Affairs Email Newsletter
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government regularly publishes articles about pioneering policies and initiatives, as well as the attractions of Tokyo including its nature and culture, regularly issuing and sending an English newsletter to some 70 leading cities overseas and all of the embassies and representative offices in Tokyo. New editions of ‘WHAT’S UP’ are now available […]
17/02/2025
【INFO】Insights North East-JLGC Seminar – Newcastle University, 3 March
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/policy-lessons-from-japan-how-to-develop-effective-regional-strategies-tickets-1246033502749 The North East is currently in the process of developing a new Local Growth Plan as part of its new devolution settlement. A recent briefing produced by Insights North East highlighted a number of evidence-based ‘good practice’ lessons for development of local plans. One of these is to learn from what has worked in other […]
20/01/2025
【INFO】Announcing the Tokyo-London Financial Seminar 2025
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and the City of London Corporation are pleased to announce they are co-hosting the “Tokyo-London Financial Seminar 2025”. Following the signing December 2017 of the Memorandum of Understanding Between The City of London Corporation and Tokyo Metropolitan Government, both cities are working together to grow as international financial centers. They are […]
10/01/2025
【INFO】Call for Entries: 2025 Kogei World Competition in Kanazawa
The ‘Kogei World Competition in Kanazawa’ is a premier international platform celebrating the art of craft (kogei), held as part of the annual ‘Kogei Triennale’ in Kanazawa. This distinguished competition invites submissions from artists and craft practitioners worldwide, showcasing exceptional talent and pioneering innovations in the field. Applications are now open, with submissions accepted since October […]
